The Westport (Conn.) Country Playhouse, founded in 1931. It became a nonprofit in 1973. For many years it was supported by movie star and philanthropist. Paul Newman (1925-2008) and his actress wife, Joanne Woodward (born 1930), who were long-time residents of the affluent New York suburb, eschewing life in Hollywood. She served as its artistic director from 2000 through 2005, following an 18-month, multimillion-[dollar renovation. Paul Newman remained a part-owner of a restaurant next to the theater until his death.
“A man with no enemies is a man with no character.’’
— Paul Newman
